Week 5 Waiver Wire GEMS (1 Viewer)

[ChuckLiddell]

How about Tyreek Hill (KC WR) in Dynasty leagues?  I had never heard of him before the Sunday night game, but he looked pretty electric.  5th round pick who they said was possibly the fastest player in the NFL.  Returns kicks, and it looked like the Chiefs were trying to get him involved in the offense.  Anything to see there as a highly speculative dynasty add?

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/11458/tyreek-hill

 

[Weebs210]

It's looking like if you have a top waiver spot hold it for now and see what scraps are left after waivers run.

 

[Tommy Collins]

How about Tyreek Hill (KC WR) in Dynasty leagues?  I had never heard of him before the Sunday night game, but he looked pretty electric.  5th round pick who they said was possibly the fastest player in the NFL.  Returns kicks, and it looked like the Chiefs were trying to get him involved in the offense.  Anything to see there as a highly speculative dynasty add?

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/11458/tyreek-hill

He looked pretty electric against the Jets as well. He's a smaller kid, so his use would most likely be used in the passing game. Maybe what they were hoping for out of McCluster when they drafted him and he didn't work out. Had some character concerns. I believed he choked out his girlfriend recently.

 

[BobbyLayne]

My bye WW gem choices:

Tyrod Taylor (14.6), Cody Kessler (14.1), Blaine Gabbert (13.1), Case Keenum (12.6), Trevor Siemian (10.9)

The see me rollin'....

 

[BobbyLayne]

Drop D Parker for Q Enunwa? 12 man ppr. Decker looks to be out for a while and Parker has been borderline boom or bust. I could see Tannehill improving later in the season under Gase but who knows how long that will be. Enunwa would be more for depth if I picked him up. 

I play in full PPR, picked him up after Week 1 as the Jets don't utilize a pass catching TE. I liked him better in his H-back role but he's an outstanding slot WR. Big guy who runs crisp routes. I haven't used him yet - not sure if or when I will - but he's not a guy I wanting sitting on my WW for someone to plug in for an easy bye week filler.

T24th in targets among WRs

T13th in receptions

In his worst week - Fitz 6 INT game - he had 11 targets (4-37), and his floor in the other three is 6 receptions / 54 yards.

In full PPR, he is WR29 - ahead of OBJ, Hopkins, Jeffrey, Marshall, Maclin.

If you're dropping Parker, you are foregoing his boom/bust upside and replacing it with consistency.

ETA: Limited upside, but high floor.

 

[nighttime90]

I play in full PPR, picked him up after Week 1 as the Jets don't utilize a pass catching TE. I liked him better in his H-back role but he's an outstanding slot WR. Big guy who runs crisp routes. I haven't used him yet - not sure if or when I will - but he's not a guy I wanting sitting on my WW for someone to plug in for an easy bye week filler.

T24th in targets among WRs

T13th in receptions

In his worst week - Fitz 6 INT game - he had 11 targets (4-37), and his floor in the other three is 6 receptions / 54 yards.

In full PPR, he is WR29 - ahead of OBJ, Hopkins, Jeffrey, Marshall, Maclin.

If you're dropping Parker, you are foregoing his boom/bust upside and replacing it with consistency.

ETA: Limited upside, but high floor.

Awesome response. Much appreciated. Going to think this over but leaning towards dropping Parker. 

 

[5-ish Finkle]

If Donnell's out with a concussion for any length of time for the Giants, Tye may be worth adding in PPR. Particularly in TE premium.   Wound up with 5 targets(and I think 3-4 catches) after Donnelll got skulled last night.

 

[need2know]

How would you rate these wr adds?

Woods, coates, dorsett, royal

 

[Tommy Collins]

I play in full PPR, picked him up after Week 1 as the Jets don't utilize a pass catching TE. I liked him better in his H-back role but he's an outstanding slot WR. Big guy who runs crisp routes. I haven't used him yet - not sure if or when I will - but he's not a guy I wanting sitting on my WW for someone to plug in for an easy bye week filler.

T24th in targets among WRs

T13th in receptions

In his worst week - Fitz 6 INT game - he had 11 targets (4-37), and his floor in the other three is 6 receptions / 54 yards.

In full PPR, he is WR29 - ahead of OBJ, Hopkins, Jeffrey, Marshall, Maclin.

If you're dropping Parker, you are foregoing his boom/bust upside and replacing it with consistency.

ETA: Limited upside, but high floor.

They don't utilize a pass catching TE because they didn't have one. They claimed Austin Seferian-Jenkins. He's still learning the playbook, and has some character concerns. But they claimed him for a reason. Will be interesting to see what his role is moving forward.

 

[Chaka]

They don't utilize a pass catching TE because they didn't have one. They claimed Austin Seferian-Jenkins. He's still learning the playbook, and has some character concerns. But they claimed him for a reason. Will be interesting to see what his role is moving forward.

With Decker out I don't think it matters as much.

 

[WheelsUp]

For anyone other than a QB, playbooks are not a big deal. Audibles are the problem, but even that can be worked into calls.
Hey, run a chip and go, run a (pattern). Block, chop, look for the quick dump off. Easy. It just takes an extra second in the huddle.

 

[Tommy Collins]

For anyone other than a QB, playbooks are not a big deal. Audibles are the problem, but even that can be worked into calls.
Hey, run a chip and go, run a (pattern). Block, chop, look for the quick dump off. Easy. It just takes an extra second in the huddle.

So why wouldn't ASJ be active after being claimed on waivers then?

 

[Houston turmOiler]

Is there a consensus who would get the bulk of the work in houston if miller were to go down?  because if so that guy needs to be stashed.  Booker from Denver if not already rostered.  I think james white becomes relevant again with brady back.  I dont know of many instant gratification WW adds this week.  Eddie Royal might be a legit WR3 for ROS.  Brian Quick is intriquing.  His long TD was flukey for sure, but he errupted on to the scene in 2014 before slowng down for 3 games and then getting hurt.  but i cant imagine too many are hurting for WR help

I think you're looking at an ugly committee here in Houston if Miller gets hurt. Ervin kind of sucks, they could promote Hunt from the practice squad and probably have a better quick speedy back in that role. Grimes is hurt for a few weeks but he's a jack of all trades that muddies the mix. Blue would have the traditional power back role, but these touches would be game plan dependent. Grimes being out probably helps Blue a little bit if you have to have a handcuff but I'm not sure a clear one exists.

 

[Chaka]

For anyone other than a QB, playbooks are not a big deal. Audibles are the problem, but even that can be worked into calls.
Hey, run a chip and go, run a (pattern). Block, chop, look for the quick dump off. Easy. It just takes an extra second in the huddle.

Yeah, that's simply not true.  You may be able to make that argument for a RB (even that is questionable) but every other offensive player needs to make adjustments, specific to the playbook, based upon pre-snap reads.  That doesn't happen in the huddle.

 

[Insein]

Palmer on waivers? Cmon man

Even In 12 team leagues only 12 QBs of the 32 starters can play each week. How is it not a possibility?

 

[Interseptopus]

Is your 6 team league ppr or standard?

My mistake, he is on a roster. but he's like QB18 in my league. Probabaly should be WW material

 

[Run It Up]

Has james white been playing alot of snaps?

No he didn't fit the gameplan, with Brady back he should be getting his share, the problem is he's not very good but I'd still recommend grabbing him if you need RB depth

 

[Boston]

No he didn't fit the gameplan, with Brady back he should be getting his share, the problem is he's not very good but I'd still recommend grabbing him if you need RB depth

Exactly...I really don't enjoy watching him play football...

 

[Steeler]

For anyone other than a QB, playbooks are not a big deal. Audibles are the problem, but even that can be worked into calls.
Hey, run a chip and go, run a (pattern). Block, chop, look for the quick dump off. Easy. It just takes an extra second in the huddle.

Not really true.  Many offenses force WR/TE to make sight adjustments on the fly. For example, when a play is called a WR/TE might have to do something different if the D is playing zone or man. He may have to do something different if its 2 deep vs 3 deep.  He may have to do something different if the DB is in press coverage or off coverage.

Its not like when you play flag football in the street and tell the guy to do a curl at the front of the buick.

 

[need2know]

No he didn't fit the gameplan, with Brady back he should be getting his share, the problem is he's not very good but I'd still recommend grabbing him if you need RB depth

I need to play a rb this week. Lol bye week blues

 

[Cowboysfan8]

Even In 12 team leagues only 12 QBs of the 32 starters can play each week. How is it not a possibility?

Sure, its possible. 

But it's odd that the 14th highest scoring QB so far (most would say he'll be even better) in what most consider a potent offense would be on the ww

 

[Captain Hook]

WHEN did these threads turn into Assistant Coach posts?

Please take those questions/discussions to the correct forum

Posts here should be to suggest waivers adds or discuss them in terms of value, profile, stats, projections, etc

 

[3nOut]

Although its a bit early,  I would keep your eyes on Forsett. He was dropped by the Ravens and may now end up in a better situation. If he's on your roster, what was a safe to drop has now become a hold.

 

[spider321]

Although its a bit early,  I would keep your eyes on Forsett. He was dropped by the Ravens and may now end up in a better situation. If he's on your roster, what was a safe to drop has now become a hold.

I could not disagree more.

 

[nittanylion]

Will Tye?

Larry Donnell got the crap knocked out of him last night. In his absence, Tye caught 4/43 on 6 targets.The Giants lack both a true blocking TE and a true FB, which sets up the TE as a pure receiver, with excellent Red Zone opportunities, as the Giants appear to set up frequently in the spread when in scoring position. If he's out for this week, a prime-time Sunday night matchup in Lambeau apears juicy, and if he's out long-term, Eli/Tye could continue to develop the chemistry that started cooking in late 2015. Based on 2016, your League might actually pay you to add him.

 

[Captain Hook]

I'm personally thinking Terrance Williams. Dak's clearly got an eye for him.

Really? Brice Butler had more targets and played more downs on offense than either Williams or Beasley (almost more targets than both combined - 9 to 10)

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

Really? Brice Butler had more targets and played more downs on offense than either Williams or Beasley (almost more targets than both combined - 9 to 10)

Thats one game. Beasley has his role

 

[need2know]

Thats one game. Beasley has his role

The important thing is dez was gone.  If it happens again butler is a decent play

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

Q Enunwa? 12 man ppr. Decker looks to be out for a while and Parker has been borderline boom or bust. I could see Tannehill improving later in the season under Gase but who knows how long that will be. Enunwa would be more for depth if I picked him up. 

I think that Seahawks game was a bit of a blessing, he should get better numbers when not playing the league's best pass defense.

 

[Interseptopus]

Sure, its possible. 

But it's odd that the 14th highest scoring QB so far (most would say he'll be even better) in what most consider a potent offense would be on the ww

I've clarified this. He is not on the WW. Also, he is QB 22 in my league for PPG average (15.78). I don't know where you get QB14... Maybe preseason he was QB14? 

However, before you dog my league you should consider the settings:

12 teams. 9 starters including K and Def. Only 5 bench spots. 
So consider this... you have:
QB
RB
RB
WR
WR
TE
Flex
K
D
Bench: RB
Bench: RB
Bench: WR
Bench: WR
Bench: ??? 

So it is very conceivable that a QB22 would be on the WW when only 12 are startable and most teams are likely to roster only 1. I am rostering 2 and it is killing me. I am likely dropping my QB who is QB9 in ppg as long as Brady looks great this week. With Palmer being hurt it's only a matter of time before he's on my WW. Maybe it's time you end your love affair with Palmer... Plenty of other options on the WW

 

[aggie_dave]

With his miserable showing this weekend and bye weeks here, Chris Hogan may have been dropped. With Brady back he should be a money train moving forward. 

 

[Weebs210]

Is Dixon worth number one waiver priority?

 

[wikkidpissah]

Is Dixon worth number one waiver priority?

Kinda thinking so. Checked it out for myself. He was Top 5 on everyone's draft board (PFF had him ahead of DHenry) though, with inexplicable picks of Prosise & Ervin ahead of him, he went 6th among backs in the actual draft. Only behind Elliot in his class as a college bellcow who could handle 3rd down, from what i could see. And Harbaugh has pretty much had 2 RBs (Rice & Forsett) the whole decade he's coached the crows and he leaned on both when they were healthy.

 

[dblock05]

Taking Bennett and Dixon this week. 

 

[Futz]

This might be the worst year for waiver wire adds that I can remember. Week after week I just keep sitting here waiting for someone to jump off the page. It's not happening.

 

[ImTheScientist]

This might be the worst year for waiver wire adds that I can remember. Week after week I just keep sitting here waiting for someone to jump off the page. It's not happening.

Probably because Dwayne Washington is owned in your league.

 

[Stompin' Tom Connors]

With his miserable showing this weekend and bye weeks here, Chris Hogan may have been dropped. With Brady back he should be a money train moving forward. 

Why Hogan as the money train opposed to Amendola or Edelman? Tide of Brady raises all ships on that offense, but I see everyone benefitting equally. Why does Hogan become more of the man?

 

[Cowboysfan8]

I've clarified this. He is not on the WW. Also, he is QB 22 in my league for PPG average (15.78). I don't know where you get QB14... Maybe preseason he was QB14? 

However, before you dog my league you should consider the settings:

12 teams. 9 starters including K and Def. Only 5 bench spots. 
So consider this... you have:
QB
RB
RB
WR
WR
TE
Flex
K
D
Bench: RB
Bench: RB
Bench: WR
Bench: WR
Bench: ??? 

So it is very conceivable that a QB22 would be on the WW when only 12 are startable and most teams are likely to roster only 1. I am rostering 2 and it is killing me. I am likely dropping my QB who is QB9 in ppg as long as Brady looks great this week. With Palmer being hurt it's only a matter of time before he's on my WW. Maybe it's time you end your love affair with Palmer... Plenty of other options on the WW

I don't love Palmer this year . I don't even own him

 

[Cowboysfan8]

I've clarified this. He is not on the WW. Also, he is QB 22 in my league for PPG average (15.78). I don't know where you get QB14... Maybe preseason he was QB14? 

However, before you dog my league you should consider the settings:

12 teams. 9 starters including K and Def. Only 5 bench spots. 
So consider this... you have:
QB
RB
RB
WR
WR
TE
Flex
K
D
Bench: RB
Bench: RB
Bench: WR
Bench: WR
Bench: ??? 

So it is very conceivable that a QB22 would be on the WW when only 12 are startable and most teams are likely to roster only 1. I am rostering 2 and it is killing me. I am likely dropping my QB who is QB9 in ppg as long as Brady looks great this week. With Palmer being hurt it's only a matter of time before he's on my WW. Maybe it's time you end your love affair with Palmer... Plenty of other options on the WW

Fwiw, I used Fftoday,  14th overall and 17th in ppg, a whole 1 pt out of 12th in ppg and that's without playing the entire game this week. 

Of course your scoring may be different from what they're using

 

[SoBeDad]

Why Hogan as the money train opposed to Amendola or Edelman? Tide of Brady raises all ships on that offense, but I see everyone benefitting equally. Why does Hogan become more of the man?

Bigger and faster. He has gotten open deep several times in the past 2 years in a way that Edelman and Amendola haven't. But he's not quicker.

 

[need2know]

Rank these rb adds?

Whitaker, white, d. Washington (oak) 

 

[DropKick]

Rank these rb adds?

Whitaker, white, d. Washington (oak) 

I would go:

James White (assuming PPR) with Brady back...

Deandre Washington (like his talent)

Fozzy.(last, sorry) - I'm looking over rest of season

 

[flapgreen]

I would go:

James White (assuming PPR) with Brady back...

Deandre Washington (like his talent)

Fozzy.(last, sorry) - I'm looking over rest of season

Fozzy is the only one only the list producing and you have him last?  Why wouldn't he keep catching passing when Stewart came back? 

 

[need2know]

Fozzy is the only one only the list producing and you have him last?  Why wouldn't he keep catching passing when Stewart came back? 

I think your right.  He's produced well

 

[SameSongNDance]

Why Hogan as the money train opposed to Amendola or Edelman? Tide of Brady raises all ships on that offense, but I see everyone benefitting equally. Why does Hogan become more of the man?

Because Hogan plays on 90% of snaps and Amendola plays on 20%. Edelman will obviously eat but behind Edelamn I'd bet on Hogan. 

 

[DropKick]

Fozzy is the only one only the list producing and you have him last?  Why wouldn't he keep catching passing when Stewart came back? 

Fozzy is the only one only the list producing and you have him last?  Why wouldn't he keep catching passing when Stewart came back? 

Not sure I trust anything in Carolina right now.  Always avoided their backs (at least since the Deangelo/Stewart debacle) due to Cam's vulture ability.  I may not be giving Fozzy enough credit for the the last two games but I tend to value guys on contribution for the rest of the season rather than a few weeks.  The receiving back tends to do well in NE although I'm not a huge believer in White's talent per se.  Seems to be some question about Lewis's status so this is more a good opportunity for White.  Really like Washington and he is averaging about 6 ypc in limited touches; catching a couple balls too.  I think he would take a big jump with a Murray injury; might be in-line for more touches regardless.. 

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

PPR: Grabbed Sammie Coates in a couple leagues. Gotta think he'll nab a TD or two soon with as many big plays as he's made. He's typically not the kind of WR I grab for PPR but no one on their upcoming schedule are gonna stop this Steelers offense. Another huge game for Ben should be in store vs. Jets this Sunday whether a struggling Revis plays or not.

 

[need2know]

PPR: Grabbed Sammie Coates in a couple leagues. Gotta think he'll nab a TD or two soon with as many big plays as he's made. He's typically not the kind of WR I grab for PPR but no one on their upcoming schedule are gonna stop this Steelers offense. Another huge game for Ben should be in store vs. Jets this Sunday whether a struggling Revis plays or not.

Would you play him over dorsett?  His lack of targets concerns me

 

[rjv]

I think that Seahawks game was a bit of a blessing, he should get better numbers when not playing the league's best pass defense.

Totally agree. I grabbed him when both Decker and Marshall were in the lineup, and Quincey was still getting respectable numbers. Get him if he is on your WW.

 

[Futz]

Probably because Dwayne Washington is owned in your league.

I scooped up both Washingtons.  As. I mentioned in the Dwayne post, I was not as optimistic as most were and still hold out little faith there as a primary back this year.